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Long haul
01
a task that needs a great amount of time and effort to finish
Idiom
Informal
What is the origin of the idiom "long haul" and when to use it?
The idiom "long haul" refers to a prolonged or extended period of time, typically associated with a difficult or challenging task. It originated from the transportation industry, specifically in reference to long-distance trucking or hauling goods over substantial distances.
Examples
Restoring the old house will be a long haul, but it will be worth it.
02
a very long distance, regarding the transportation of passengers or goods
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
long hauls
